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Travel Grant Success for History of Art's Fern Insh
Congratulations to Dr Fern Insh, Teaching Fellow in History of Art, who has been awarded a Travel Grant from the Society for Renaissance Studies in Scotland. These grants are awarded annually to two early career researchers working in Scotland who specialise in Renaissance studies. Fern received the award to present a paper called Monumental...
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Work of Aberdeen academic up in festive lights
Christmas decorations on Windsor Castle, part of the town council's festivities, have literally brought to light the publications and lectures of Aberdeen University academic Professor Jane Geddes.
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Philosophy Department adopts BPA/SWIP Good Practice Scheme
The Philosophy Department is delighted to announce its adoption of the British Philosophical Association/Society for Women in Philosophy Good Practice Scheme. The Good Practice Scheme includes a series of measures to improve the academic environment for women and caregivers. Its measures address issues regarding gender bias and gender balance in...
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New guide tells the story of Aberdeen City and South Aberdeenshire through its buildings
Research conducted at the University of Aberdeen underpins a new guide exploring the rich architecture of Aberdeen city and South Aberdeenshire.
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Professor Brink awarded academic prize by University of Umeå
During the 50 years Celebration of Umeå University, Professor Stefan Brink, Centre for Scandinavian Studies, was awarded the 'Language and Culture Trust's Prize' for 2015.
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History of Art Fieldwork Visits to Paris and The Burn
Our Level 4 students have concluded their eighteen-month Fieldwork module with a week of artistic encounters in Paris, while Level 3 began their Fieldwork with a two-day Reading Party at The Burn, near Edzell. Dr Mary Pryor and Professor John Morrison accompanied students to the Musée du Louvre, Musée d'Orsay and...
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History of Art Expertise for Radio Documentary
John Gash features in the latest RTÉ Radio 1 Documentary On One, "A Caravaggio in Tuam?", broadcast on Saturday 13 September 2015. In this programme, John offers his expertise as a specialist in the work of the artist Caravaggio, in tracking down a "lost" work by the Italian Baroque master....
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Poster success for DHP intern Rebecca Lindsay
Rebecca Lindsay (English and History) has completed her Aberdeen Internship working as a Student Engagement and Employability Assistant within the School, and achieved a highly commended, runner up prize for her poster at the Aberdeen Internship presentation event. Congratulations to Rebecca, who focused on strategies for engagement and retention within...
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Article published in The Conversation leads to BBC Radio interview
Federico Luzzi's recently published article in The Conversation, 'Football's unnoticed scandal: men-only competitions' was picked up by BBC Radio Merseyside, who interviewed him for Roger Phillip's show. The interview will air in the next few days. In the article it is argued that an in-principle restriction against women playing football...
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Professor Tom Greggs appointed to Faith and Order Commission
Professor Tom Greggs, Chair of Historical and Doctrinal Theology, has been appointed to the Faith and Order Commission of the World Council of Churches (WCC).